In view of Cyclone Tauktae, 71 relief camps have been opened across the state to shelter those affected by sea erosion. Currently, the camps house 2,094 people from 543 families: Chief Minister's Office, Kerala CM
LIVE: Cyclone Tauktae may intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm', says IMD
Cyclone Tauktae
03:08 May 16
03:07 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" in the next 12 hours, officials at the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday.
It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast in the morning of 18th and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around 18th May afternoon/evening.
00:51 May 16
Thunderstorm with lightning & moderate to intense spell of rain and gusty winds is likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Raigad for the next 3 hours. Take precautions while going out, don't stand near large trees: IMD Mumbai in a warning on 15.05 at 10 pm
00:51 May 16
In view of Cyclone Tauktae, the State has activated its lifesaving machinery on beaches. NDRF team comprising 22 personnel carrying life-saving equipment has already arrived; control rooms have been set up at District and Taluka level: Goa CM Pramod Sawant in a video message
00:51 May 16
In view of Cyclone in coastal Gujarat and keeping in view the safety & security of train passengers, 08401/08402 Puri-Okha-Puri Special from Puri on May 16 and from Okha on May 19 shall remain cancelled: East Coast Railway
00:50 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours and intensify further; likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast on the morning of May 18 and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar & Naliya around the same afternoon: IMD
00:13 May 16
DoT holds meeting with telecom infra firms to assess readiness for cyclone
The Department of Telecom on Saturday held a review meeting with telecom infrastructure providers to take stock of readiness to mitigate the impact of cyclone Tauktae, industry body Taipa said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said at the meeting that cyclone Tauktae is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around May 18 afternoon or evening with a wind speed ranging up to 175 kmph.
"In order to ensure uninterrupted telecom connectivity in these states Maharashtra, Mumbai and Gujarat, the Department of Telecommunications held a meeting with all the telecom infrastructure providers and their representative body Tower & Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA)," the industry body said in a statement.
The meeting was chaired by telecom secretary Anshu Prakash and was also attended by the telecom operators along with various senior DoT officials including DG Telecom TK Paul and other officials from state offices, the statement said.
23:55 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae intensifies; to reach Guj coast by May 18, says IMD
Cyclonic storm Tauktaehas intensified and is expected to reach Gujarat coast by May18 and bring heavy rain to some areas, the IndiaMeteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday evening.
The cyclone is likely to cause heavy rainfall in thecoastal districts of Gujarat, including extremely heavy fallsin Junagadh and Gir Somnath and heavy to very heavy rain at afew places in the districts of Saurashtra, Kutch and Diu,namely Gir Somnath, Diu, Junagadh, Porbandar, DevbhoomiDwarka, Amreli, Rajkot, Jamnagar, the IMD said.
The Western Railway said it has cancelled 56 trainseither originating or terminating in Gujarat's Saurashtraregion as a precaution. "Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to intensify furtherinto a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours andintensify further.
"It is very likely to move north-northwestwards andreach Gujarat coast in the morning of 18th & cross Gujaratcoast between Porbandar & Naliya around 18th May Afternoon /evening," the IMD said in its latest update.
20:21 May 15
As a preparedness measure, 24 teams of NDRF have been deployed along the 1,600 km-long coastline of Gujarat. The meteorological department has forecasted that the cyclone may intensify into a super cyclone with wind speed of 150 to 180 Kmph.
Ranvijay Singh, Deputy Commander of the NDRF told reporters teams have been deployed at various places to keep the casualties at zero. The meteorological department has forecasted that the cyclone may intensify into a super cyclone with wind speed of 150 to 180 Kmph.
It is still not clear as to where the landfall may occur. A meteorological website has predicted that the cyclone may drift left and skirt the coastline of Gujarat. However, the administration has decided not to take any chances. An alert has been sounded in the coastal belt of South Gujarat, Saurashtra and the neighbouring low lying areas.
Singh said as a precautionary measure, all old buildings in the coastal and low-lying areas will be vacated.
18:39 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit the coast of Gujarat on May 18. In Porbandar, wind and heavy rain are forecasted at a speed of 160 to 170 kmph. Farmers have been instructed to be vigilant and store their harvested crops in safe places in addition to safeguarding their domesticated animals. Thirty villages in the coastal area of Porbandar have been alerted and people living in low-lying areas and dilapidated houses have been asked to shift to safer places. The administration has also cautioned the villagers to keep an ample amount of medicines.
A team of NDRF from Orissa and Punjab has reached Jamnagar Airport in the wee hours of Saturday.
The MeT department has put up Signal No. 2 at the Porbandar port, indicating heavy to very heavy rain. It has also forecasted that wind speeds will intensify.
18:30 May 15
A fishing boat that departed from Kochi capsizes in the sea near Lakshadweep. Eight fishermen go missing. The Indian Coast Guard has launched a search operation. The boat 'Murugan Thune' is owned by a person from Tamil Nadu.
17:40 May 15
Crematorium near Somashwara beach gets destroyed
A crematorium near Somashwara beach on the outskirts of Mangaluru collapsed owing to heavy winds and rain brought by Cyclone Tauktae. The visual of the crematorium being reduced to the ground has been captured on camera. There is a flood-like situation in the beach area and water is seen flowing across the road.
17:16 May 15
Gujarat has geared up adequately to ensure there is no casualty and set up a control room, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Saturday even as a Central advisory predicted damage to thatched houses, roads, power and communication lines in the districts of the Saurashtra region.
As per the India Meteorological Department, the cyclone is likely to cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya on May 18 afternoon or evening as a "very severe cyclonic storm" bringing isolated extremely heavy rainfall along Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.
"Gujarat is fully prepared. We are working with the concern that there shouldn't be any casualty in the cyclone," the CM added.
The Home Ministry has said that fishing operations in the state should be totally suspended.
17:11 May 15
Visuals from coastal districts of Kerala
As heavy rain and sea turbulence continues to batter Kerala, a red alert has been issued in nine districts of the state. Earlier, Red alert had been issued in five northern districts -- Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod have been placed under Red alert. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts have been put on Orange alert. IMD said heavy rain and sea turbulence will continue as Tauktae intensifies. The Central Water Commission has issued Orange alert as the water level of Manimala and Achankovilar rivers has risen.
17:01 May 15
Valiyathura Pier, one of the oldest bridges in Kerala, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, developed a crack due to the strong winds that hit the shores since Friday night. A portion of the over 200-metre long structure, which offers a breath-taking view of the sea, seemed tilted. Keeping the safety of people in mind, authorities blocked the entrance of the bridge.
16:45 May 15
The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert in the coastal areas of Mumbai for Cyclone Tauktae. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials said special care is being taken in the beaches and adjoining sections. A total of 93 lifeguards have been appointed at Girgaum, Dadar, Juhu, Aksa and Marve beaches among others. They are provided with ropes, mic, jetsky boats. The municipal administration informed that the Mumbai Fire Brigade centres near the beach and Chowpatty have been kept on alert. Cyclone Taukate is likely to hit the Konkan coast today and strong winds are expected to on the Mumbai coast on May 16 and 17.
15:53 May 15
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department, the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' is very likely to intensify further into a 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' during the next six hours and into a 'Very Severe Cyclonic Storm' during the subsequent 12 hours. It is very likely to move north-north-westwards and cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around May 18 afternoon.
In the image: Black dots indicate Observed Track
Red dots indicate Forecast Track
Green spot indicates Cone of Uncertainty
14:58 May 15
Visuals from Kasaragod
Heavy rain continues to lash Kasaragod district of Kerala. The Cherangi coastal area is witnessing a huge downpour. A two-storey building belonging to a local resident Moosa collapsed and got washed away by the sea tides. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as the family was evacuated prior to the incident.
14:21 May 15
Visuals from Sindhudurg
Hundreds of boats from Karnataka-Goa have taken shelter in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg due to the Tauktae cyclone.
14:20 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 6 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours, says Chennai meteorological department. Cyclone Tauktae currently centred about 120 km west of the Karnataka coast. Extremely heavy rainfall will happen over the next 2-3 days. Heavy rainfall may occur today in 7 Districts today named Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Erode, Salem, Krishnagiri, Kanyakumari.
13:15 May 15
The Cyclone Tauktae which was formed in the south-eastern Arabian Sea has been intensified into a cyclonic storm on Saturday morning. It will escalate into a severe cyclonic storm within 12 hours and will hit the Gujarat coast by Tuesday morning (18th May 2021) after crossing from the South to the northwest direction. The cyclonic storm will travel to the northern parts after close contact with the coastal parts of Kerala.
13:15 May 15
Several districts of Karnataka have experienced heavy rains
Several districts of Karnataka have experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms on Saturday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced a red alert and warned no one to go down to the sea.
11:44 May 15
AAI closely monitoring cyclone Tauktae, yet to take decision on closing airports in impacted areas
An Airports Authority of India (AAI) official on Saturday said there is no immediate plan to shut airports in the wake of cyclone Tauktae as there is no clarity about areas that will be "most affected" due to the natural disaster. "Right now it is not clear that which area will be most affected due to the cyclone. We do not have a plan to shut the airports as of now," the official said. A high-level operational review meeting of the AAI is underway with senior officials over the situation.
11:34 May 15
Goa authorities gear up to tackle situation
The government machinery in Goa has put in place necessary measures to tackle the situation in view of the warning about cyclone Tauktae, officials said on Saturday. As per the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) prediction, Konkan and Goa are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on May 15 and 16 as the weather condition is very likely to intensify into cyclonic storm Tauktae.
11:15 May 15
Heavy rain lash Kerala, coastal areas badly affected
The after-effects of the deep depression formed over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea that intensified into a cyclonic storm (Tauktae) over the archipelago and adjoining southeast east-central the Arabian Sea moving northwards during the past six hours, has caused huge damage to the coastal areas in Kerala. Even though the depression is approximately around 290 km away from Kannur, on account of the heavy rains across the state, and with the sea turning rough, the state government has been forced to open numerous camps across the state to move people to safety.
11:04 May 15
Saurashtra and Kutch may witness heavy rains on May 18
It will rain on the Gujarat coast from May 17. The heavy rains are expected in Saurashtra and Kutch on May 18. Kutch and adjoining Rajasthan are expected to receive heavy rains on May 19. The Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rains on Sunday and Monday. Mumbai, Thane and Raigad will receive heavy rains on Monday. The gusty winds are also expected in Raigad on Saturday.
10:38 May 15
Due to the adverse weather conditions expected over Arabian Sea, flights to and from Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and Ahmedabad are likely to be impacted till 17th May, 2021: Vistara
10:38 May 15
Due to Cyclone Tauktae, flights to/from Kannur are impacted: IndiGo
10:20 May 15
NDRF team from 3rd battalion Munduli
5 NDRF team from 3rd battalion Munduli, Bhubaneswar proceeding to Gujarat for any emergency relief works in wake of Cyclone Tauktae.
09:54 May 15
PM Narendra Modi to hold an important meeting today to review preparations against the upcoming Cyclone Tauktae. Top officers across the Government and NDMA to participate.
09:51 May 15
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has ordered officials to be vigilant and well equipped especially near coastal areas, in view of cyclone-tauktae.
In a tweet by the Maharashtra CMO, it informed, "In a meeting regarding cyclone-tauktae">Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Thackeray directed District Administration, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors to be vigilant and well equipped especially in coastal areas of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg."
09:51 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae lashes Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra coasts
New Delhi: As cyclone Tauktae furthers closer into the Indian West Coast, the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Saturday issued an 'orange bulletin' for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, predicting a severe flood situation in the two states.
Water levels are likely to reach 'danger' and highest flood levels, the CWC said. As of 8 am today morning, rivers Manimala, Achankovil in Kerala and Kodaiyar in Tamil Nadu continued flowing in 'Severe situation', all three above their danger levels.
On Friday night, the India Meteorological Department had informed that the low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshwadeep had intensified into a deep depression and will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the following 12 hours. "Deep Depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" (pronounced as Tau'Te) over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast and east-central the Arabian Sea: Cyclone watch for south Gujarat and Diu coasts", the IMD had tweeted.
A tweet by the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy, also confirmed "#CycloneTauktae-Update 1-Deep depression 240 Nm NW off Kochi on 14th evening very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm Tauktae by 15th morning."
The cyclone is likely to impact areas including the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Goa, and Maharashtra. The IMD had also predicted that the cyclone would hit the Gujarat coast by May 18 morning.
"Deep Depression over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast and east-central Arabian Sea about 55 km north-northwest of Amini Divi. To intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during the next 12 hours. To move north-northwestwards and reach near Gujarat coast by 18th May morning", tweeted the IMD.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials had assured on Friday that they were well prepared for cyclone Tauktae and 53 teams had been committed, 24 teams pre-deployed, and 29 teams were on standby-ready for the 5 most vulnerable states. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has also told officials to be vigilant and well equipped especially near coastal areas.
"In a meeting regarding Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Thackeray directed District Administration, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors to be vigilant and well equipped especially in coastal areas of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg," the Chief Minister's office tweeted.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan too said that the state has put in place all precautionary measures to face any calamity arising out of the cyclonic storm Tauktae. Five districts in Kerala had been put under red alert by the IMD on Friday- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Ernakulam.
"According to the IMD, the low-pressure area in the south-eastern Arabian Sea has intensified into a severe depression. Even though Kerala is not in the predicted path of the cyclone, heavy rains, strong winds and strong sea gusts are expected in the State till May 16," Vijayan said in a press briefing. He further said that nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed as a precaution.
03:08 May 16
In view of Cyclone Tauktae, 71 relief camps have been opened across the state to shelter those affected by sea erosion. Currently, the camps house 2,094 people from 543 families: Chief Minister's Office, Kerala CM
03:07 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" in the next 12 hours, officials at the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday.
It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast in the morning of 18th and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around 18th May afternoon/evening.
00:51 May 16
Thunderstorm with lightning & moderate to intense spell of rain and gusty winds is likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Raigad for the next 3 hours. Take precautions while going out, don't stand near large trees: IMD Mumbai in a warning on 15.05 at 10 pm
00:51 May 16
In view of Cyclone Tauktae, the State has activated its lifesaving machinery on beaches. NDRF team comprising 22 personnel carrying life-saving equipment has already arrived; control rooms have been set up at District and Taluka level: Goa CM Pramod Sawant in a video message
00:51 May 16
In view of Cyclone in coastal Gujarat and keeping in view the safety & security of train passengers, 08401/08402 Puri-Okha-Puri Special from Puri on May 16 and from Okha on May 19 shall remain cancelled: East Coast Railway
00:50 May 16
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours and intensify further; likely to move north-northwestwards and reach Gujarat coast on the morning of May 18 and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar & Naliya around the same afternoon: IMD
00:13 May 16
DoT holds meeting with telecom infra firms to assess readiness for cyclone
The Department of Telecom on Saturday held a review meeting with telecom infrastructure providers to take stock of readiness to mitigate the impact of cyclone Tauktae, industry body Taipa said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said at the meeting that cyclone Tauktae is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around May 18 afternoon or evening with a wind speed ranging up to 175 kmph.
"In order to ensure uninterrupted telecom connectivity in these states Maharashtra, Mumbai and Gujarat, the Department of Telecommunications held a meeting with all the telecom infrastructure providers and their representative body Tower & Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA)," the industry body said in a statement.
The meeting was chaired by telecom secretary Anshu Prakash and was also attended by the telecom operators along with various senior DoT officials including DG Telecom TK Paul and other officials from state offices, the statement said.
23:55 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae intensifies; to reach Guj coast by May 18, says IMD
Cyclonic storm Tauktaehas intensified and is expected to reach Gujarat coast by May18 and bring heavy rain to some areas, the IndiaMeteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday evening.
The cyclone is likely to cause heavy rainfall in thecoastal districts of Gujarat, including extremely heavy fallsin Junagadh and Gir Somnath and heavy to very heavy rain at afew places in the districts of Saurashtra, Kutch and Diu,namely Gir Somnath, Diu, Junagadh, Porbandar, DevbhoomiDwarka, Amreli, Rajkot, Jamnagar, the IMD said.
The Western Railway said it has cancelled 56 trainseither originating or terminating in Gujarat's Saurashtraregion as a precaution. "Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to intensify furtherinto a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours andintensify further.
"It is very likely to move north-northwestwards andreach Gujarat coast in the morning of 18th & cross Gujaratcoast between Porbandar & Naliya around 18th May Afternoon /evening," the IMD said in its latest update.
20:21 May 15
As a preparedness measure, 24 teams of NDRF have been deployed along the 1,600 km-long coastline of Gujarat. The meteorological department has forecasted that the cyclone may intensify into a super cyclone with wind speed of 150 to 180 Kmph.
Ranvijay Singh, Deputy Commander of the NDRF told reporters teams have been deployed at various places to keep the casualties at zero. The meteorological department has forecasted that the cyclone may intensify into a super cyclone with wind speed of 150 to 180 Kmph.
It is still not clear as to where the landfall may occur. A meteorological website has predicted that the cyclone may drift left and skirt the coastline of Gujarat. However, the administration has decided not to take any chances. An alert has been sounded in the coastal belt of South Gujarat, Saurashtra and the neighbouring low lying areas.
Singh said as a precautionary measure, all old buildings in the coastal and low-lying areas will be vacated.
18:39 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit the coast of Gujarat on May 18. In Porbandar, wind and heavy rain are forecasted at a speed of 160 to 170 kmph. Farmers have been instructed to be vigilant and store their harvested crops in safe places in addition to safeguarding their domesticated animals. Thirty villages in the coastal area of Porbandar have been alerted and people living in low-lying areas and dilapidated houses have been asked to shift to safer places. The administration has also cautioned the villagers to keep an ample amount of medicines.
A team of NDRF from Orissa and Punjab has reached Jamnagar Airport in the wee hours of Saturday.
The MeT department has put up Signal No. 2 at the Porbandar port, indicating heavy to very heavy rain. It has also forecasted that wind speeds will intensify.
18:30 May 15
A fishing boat that departed from Kochi capsizes in the sea near Lakshadweep. Eight fishermen go missing. The Indian Coast Guard has launched a search operation. The boat 'Murugan Thune' is owned by a person from Tamil Nadu.
17:40 May 15
Crematorium near Somashwara beach gets destroyed
A crematorium near Somashwara beach on the outskirts of Mangaluru collapsed owing to heavy winds and rain brought by Cyclone Tauktae. The visual of the crematorium being reduced to the ground has been captured on camera. There is a flood-like situation in the beach area and water is seen flowing across the road.
17:16 May 15
Gujarat has geared up adequately to ensure there is no casualty and set up a control room, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Saturday even as a Central advisory predicted damage to thatched houses, roads, power and communication lines in the districts of the Saurashtra region.
As per the India Meteorological Department, the cyclone is likely to cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya on May 18 afternoon or evening as a "very severe cyclonic storm" bringing isolated extremely heavy rainfall along Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.
"Gujarat is fully prepared. We are working with the concern that there shouldn't be any casualty in the cyclone," the CM added.
The Home Ministry has said that fishing operations in the state should be totally suspended.
17:11 May 15
Visuals from coastal districts of Kerala
As heavy rain and sea turbulence continues to batter Kerala, a red alert has been issued in nine districts of the state. Earlier, Red alert had been issued in five northern districts -- Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod have been placed under Red alert. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts have been put on Orange alert. IMD said heavy rain and sea turbulence will continue as Tauktae intensifies. The Central Water Commission has issued Orange alert as the water level of Manimala and Achankovilar rivers has risen.
17:01 May 15
Valiyathura Pier, one of the oldest bridges in Kerala, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, developed a crack due to the strong winds that hit the shores since Friday night. A portion of the over 200-metre long structure, which offers a breath-taking view of the sea, seemed tilted. Keeping the safety of people in mind, authorities blocked the entrance of the bridge.
16:45 May 15
The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert in the coastal areas of Mumbai for Cyclone Tauktae. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials said special care is being taken in the beaches and adjoining sections. A total of 93 lifeguards have been appointed at Girgaum, Dadar, Juhu, Aksa and Marve beaches among others. They are provided with ropes, mic, jetsky boats. The municipal administration informed that the Mumbai Fire Brigade centres near the beach and Chowpatty have been kept on alert. Cyclone Taukate is likely to hit the Konkan coast today and strong winds are expected to on the Mumbai coast on May 16 and 17.
15:53 May 15
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department, the cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' is very likely to intensify further into a 'Severe Cyclonic Storm' during the next six hours and into a 'Very Severe Cyclonic Storm' during the subsequent 12 hours. It is very likely to move north-north-westwards and cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Naliya around May 18 afternoon.
In the image: Black dots indicate Observed Track
Red dots indicate Forecast Track
Green spot indicates Cone of Uncertainty
14:58 May 15
Visuals from Kasaragod
Heavy rain continues to lash Kasaragod district of Kerala. The Cherangi coastal area is witnessing a huge downpour. A two-storey building belonging to a local resident Moosa collapsed and got washed away by the sea tides. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as the family was evacuated prior to the incident.
14:21 May 15
Visuals from Sindhudurg
Hundreds of boats from Karnataka-Goa have taken shelter in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg due to the Tauktae cyclone.
14:20 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae is very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 6 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours, says Chennai meteorological department. Cyclone Tauktae currently centred about 120 km west of the Karnataka coast. Extremely heavy rainfall will happen over the next 2-3 days. Heavy rainfall may occur today in 7 Districts today named Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Erode, Salem, Krishnagiri, Kanyakumari.
13:15 May 15
The Cyclone Tauktae which was formed in the south-eastern Arabian Sea has been intensified into a cyclonic storm on Saturday morning. It will escalate into a severe cyclonic storm within 12 hours and will hit the Gujarat coast by Tuesday morning (18th May 2021) after crossing from the South to the northwest direction. The cyclonic storm will travel to the northern parts after close contact with the coastal parts of Kerala.
13:15 May 15
Several districts of Karnataka have experienced heavy rains
Several districts of Karnataka have experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms on Saturday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced a red alert and warned no one to go down to the sea.
11:44 May 15
AAI closely monitoring cyclone Tauktae, yet to take decision on closing airports in impacted areas
An Airports Authority of India (AAI) official on Saturday said there is no immediate plan to shut airports in the wake of cyclone Tauktae as there is no clarity about areas that will be "most affected" due to the natural disaster. "Right now it is not clear that which area will be most affected due to the cyclone. We do not have a plan to shut the airports as of now," the official said. A high-level operational review meeting of the AAI is underway with senior officials over the situation.
11:34 May 15
Goa authorities gear up to tackle situation
The government machinery in Goa has put in place necessary measures to tackle the situation in view of the warning about cyclone Tauktae, officials said on Saturday. As per the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) prediction, Konkan and Goa are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on May 15 and 16 as the weather condition is very likely to intensify into cyclonic storm Tauktae.
11:15 May 15
Heavy rain lash Kerala, coastal areas badly affected
The after-effects of the deep depression formed over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea that intensified into a cyclonic storm (Tauktae) over the archipelago and adjoining southeast east-central the Arabian Sea moving northwards during the past six hours, has caused huge damage to the coastal areas in Kerala. Even though the depression is approximately around 290 km away from Kannur, on account of the heavy rains across the state, and with the sea turning rough, the state government has been forced to open numerous camps across the state to move people to safety.
11:04 May 15
Saurashtra and Kutch may witness heavy rains on May 18
It will rain on the Gujarat coast from May 17. The heavy rains are expected in Saurashtra and Kutch on May 18. Kutch and adjoining Rajasthan are expected to receive heavy rains on May 19. The Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rains on Sunday and Monday. Mumbai, Thane and Raigad will receive heavy rains on Monday. The gusty winds are also expected in Raigad on Saturday.
10:38 May 15
Due to the adverse weather conditions expected over Arabian Sea, flights to and from Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and Ahmedabad are likely to be impacted till 17th May, 2021: Vistara
10:38 May 15
Due to Cyclone Tauktae, flights to/from Kannur are impacted: IndiGo
10:20 May 15
NDRF team from 3rd battalion Munduli
5 NDRF team from 3rd battalion Munduli, Bhubaneswar proceeding to Gujarat for any emergency relief works in wake of Cyclone Tauktae.
09:54 May 15
PM Narendra Modi to hold an important meeting today to review preparations against the upcoming Cyclone Tauktae. Top officers across the Government and NDMA to participate.
09:51 May 15
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has ordered officials to be vigilant and well equipped especially near coastal areas, in view of cyclone-tauktae.
In a tweet by the Maharashtra CMO, it informed, "In a meeting regarding cyclone-tauktae">Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Thackeray directed District Administration, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors to be vigilant and well equipped especially in coastal areas of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg."
09:51 May 15
Cyclone Tauktae lashes Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra coasts
New Delhi: As cyclone Tauktae furthers closer into the Indian West Coast, the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Saturday issued an 'orange bulletin' for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, predicting a severe flood situation in the two states.
Water levels are likely to reach 'danger' and highest flood levels, the CWC said. As of 8 am today morning, rivers Manimala, Achankovil in Kerala and Kodaiyar in Tamil Nadu continued flowing in 'Severe situation', all three above their danger levels.
On Friday night, the India Meteorological Department had informed that the low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshwadeep had intensified into a deep depression and will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the following 12 hours. "Deep Depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" (pronounced as Tau'Te) over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast and east-central the Arabian Sea: Cyclone watch for south Gujarat and Diu coasts", the IMD had tweeted.
A tweet by the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy, also confirmed "#CycloneTauktae-Update 1-Deep depression 240 Nm NW off Kochi on 14th evening very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm Tauktae by 15th morning."
The cyclone is likely to impact areas including the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Goa, and Maharashtra. The IMD had also predicted that the cyclone would hit the Gujarat coast by May 18 morning.
"Deep Depression over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast and east-central Arabian Sea about 55 km north-northwest of Amini Divi. To intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during the next 12 hours. To move north-northwestwards and reach near Gujarat coast by 18th May morning", tweeted the IMD.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials had assured on Friday that they were well prepared for cyclone Tauktae and 53 teams had been committed, 24 teams pre-deployed, and 29 teams were on standby-ready for the 5 most vulnerable states. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has also told officials to be vigilant and well equipped especially near coastal areas.
"In a meeting regarding Cyclone Tauktae, CM Uddhav Thackeray directed District Administration, Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors to be vigilant and well equipped especially in coastal areas of Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg," the Chief Minister's office tweeted.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan too said that the state has put in place all precautionary measures to face any calamity arising out of the cyclonic storm Tauktae. Five districts in Kerala had been put under red alert by the IMD on Friday- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Ernakulam.
"According to the IMD, the low-pressure area in the south-eastern Arabian Sea has intensified into a severe depression. Even though Kerala is not in the predicted path of the cyclone, heavy rains, strong winds and strong sea gusts are expected in the State till May 16," Vijayan said in a press briefing. He further said that nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed as a precaution.
Last Updated : May 16, 2021, 3:09 AM IST
